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Micro:bit Coding Activity: Magic 8 Ball
What is micro:bit? Since its inception in 2016, micro:bit has reached the hands of almost 5 million users in over 50 countries! In our opinion, it's arguably one of the best tools to teach beginners code. In simple terms, the...
Coding Curriculum Ontario: Free Coding Resources for Educators
As of September 2022, Ontario’s Science and Technology curriculum for students in Grades 1-8 will change, marking the first significant update to the policy since 2007. The modernized curriculum is designed to reflect the significant technological advancements made over the...
How to Use an InkSmith Cubicon 3D Printer
Getting ready to start printing with your Cubicon 3D Printer? For information on how to prep your model for 3D printing, printing with Cubicon and ways to use your 3D printer for STEAM Education, continue reading. If you’ve used your 3D...
InkSmith Heads to New Orleans for ISTE Live 2022
The InkSmith team is excited to head down to New Orleans, Louisiana next week for the annual ISETLive Conference, hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). ISTE is a nonprofit organization that works with the global education community...
The partnership will see 5,200 educators engaged in a free webinar series that will consist of two-parts, with each registered attendee receiving a free Climate Action Kit and micro:bit for participating. Waterloo, ON – May 17th, 2022 - Following...
Laurier and InkSmith partner for Mission on the Moon program, supported by Canadian Space Agency
The following release was originally posted on the Wilfrid Laurier University - Laurier News Hub on March 1st, 2022. March 1, 2022For Immediate Release WATERLOO – As Canada prepares to launch a robotic lunar rover in the next five years,...
How 3D Printing Is Used In Industry
Businesses turn to technology for quicker, easier, and more affordable ways to get results. You might be surprised to learn that 3D printing has many interesting use cases in all sorts of industries. Here are some of our favourites. 1. Advanced...
Our Favourite 3D Printing Tweets
Over the years, we've gotten some amazing mentions on Twitter about 3D printing in the classroom. Here are some of our all-time favourites: Students @BayridgePS_LDSB designed and 3D printed a device or structure that will help humans live in mars....
Webinar: Purpose-Driven Coding with the UN SDGs & the Climate Action Kit
The InkSmith team invites you to join us for an interactive webinar to explore how you can empower purpose-driven coding in your classroom with the UN SDGs and the Climate Action Kit! When: Tuesday, November 23rd @ 7PM EST Where:...